Early Steps Facilitator

2 weeks ago

Telopea New South Wales, Australia Uniting Full time $90,000 - $108,000 per year

About the Opportunity
At Uniting, we believe every child deserves the best start in life. As our Early Steps Facilitator, you'll play a key role in delivering an innovative project that supports services, develops future educators and improves outcomes for children and families.

In this role, you will:

  • Coordinate the planning and delivery of the Early Steps Project, ensuring it aligns with Uniting's goals and vision
  • Oversee program operations, including service recruitment and student placements with our university partner
  • Serve as the main liaison for services, sector experts and other key stakeholders
  • Build strong team relationships across Early Learning and the wider organisation
  • Report on project progress, engagement and outcomes
  • Manage resources effectively while maintaining a safe, inclusive and supportive environment

What you'll bring:

  • Diploma in Children Services
  • 5+ years' experience working with children under 12 and a strong understanding of child development and protection
  • Demonstrated project coordination, facilitation and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement abilities
  • Confidence in problem-solving, decision-making and managing complex organisational relationships
  • Strong knowledge of Work Health & Safety and risk management practices
  • Current Working With Children Check, driver's licence and computer literacy
  • A passion for social change and commitment to Uniting's vision and values

Your key capabilities:

  • Lead with ownership and a positive, can-do attitude
  • Improve performance by working collaboratively and constructively
  • Persevere and adapt to challenges with resilience
  • Align your work with organisational objectives and values
  • Make sound, timely decisions that support growth and impact

What we offer you

  • Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free plus regional benefits plus parking)
  • A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
  • Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
  • Fitness passport
  • Referral Bonus $500
  • Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting 

What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

  • A National Police Check
  • Valid working with Children's Check
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Working Rights Check

How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Just click on the 'Apply now' button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we'll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

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